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What kind of wing covers do you prefer?

I have a Cessna 170A. I'm new to flying. My wing and cowling covers are shot. Locally, I see a set of 4 yr old unused polyester covers for sale and a set of used kennon mesh covers with spoilers. I see kennon recommends against mesh if freeze thaw is a big issue. Right now its in willow, but hopefully soon, I'll get it to Wasilla if location sways your opinion. Thanks

I've used both and while the mesh covers have their advantages, I've had them freeze so hard to the wing that I had to put it in a hanger overnight to get them, and the ice, off. Never had that happen with the polyester covers.

I have had the Alaska Wing covers with the vent slot the length of the wing. Really like them. Easy hook connections and perform well in the occasional windy conditions. Slots do, on occasion, ice down but very minimal, otherwise they have perform well for over 6 years.

Well fitted solid nylon, no spoilers. Mine do fine up to about 35mph winds and after that there's no reason to leave covers on. When I leave town and can't babysit the plane I'll put my mesh w/ spoiler Kennons over the solids. That keeps everything snug in all but newsworthy wind storms. That's the only time I use mesh. Even after a thaw if solids freeze on I can peel them off and go fly.

Truth is I prefer no wing covers and wish I never had to use them again. Not that I don't like winter and ski flying, I just don't like dealing with wing covers. Like today, when I have to go remove them so they dry out after yesterday's rain.

Owning a Pitts in Alaska is like owning a Corvette up here. To the right people it's cool, but to most of us it's meh..whatever.

Owned and drove Corvettes in Alaska from 1976 through 1986. Stick shift, studded snow tires, and four 50-lb bags of sand behind the front seats, they were the best winter car one could drive. Because the cars were small, the heater and defrosters became warm almost as soon as the engine started. I don't know if one could consider them "cool", but they certainly were sensible . . . Think about it.

Owned and drove Corvettes in Alaska from 1976 through 1986. Stick shift, studded snow tires, and four 50-lb bags of sand behind the front seats, they were the best winter car one could drive. Because the cars were small, the heater and defrosters became warm almost as soon as the engine started. I don't know if one could consider them "cool", but they certainly were sensible . . . Think about it.

[QUOTE=pipercub;1440386]. The potholes up here would destroy a Corvette in nothing flat....[/QUOTE

Well, they didn't. And the last 'Vette I had, a 1981 model, black on black, was the car I drove for 22-years. And it was still cherry when I sold it in 2003 for $14,000, though I admit that I had finally replaced the black leather seats. I had paid $9,700 for it at Alaska Sales & Service. I'd certainly own another in Alaska.

Well fitted solid nylon, no spoilers. Mine do fine up to about 35mph winds and after that there's no reason to leave covers on. When I leave town and can't babysit the plane I'll put my mesh w/ spoiler Kennons over the solids. That keeps everything snug in all but newsworthy wind storms. That's the only time I use mesh. Even after a thaw if solids freeze on I can peel them off and go fly.

Good idea putting mesh over solid covers...I use the spoilers/mesh when I'm out and about and the wind kicks up...I prefer the solids when I have to use covers....

I see other bush planes flying around me does that count? I also taxi and land in the midst of bush planes. My dad has a bush plane we fly from time to time, its pretty fun. Slower stall speed, flaps and bigger tires to land on dirt.

Honestly though if people dont want me here I will stop posting.

Originally Posted by Mr. Pid

Because neither a Pitts or Corvette have anything to do with bush flying?